Garment hanger



" H. GIBSON Aug. 16, 1927.

GARMENT HANGER Filed May 24, 1924 HARRY GIBSON INVENTOR.

A TTORNE Y.

Patented Aug. 16, 1927.

UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE.

HARRY GIBSON, LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA.

GARMENT HAHQ'EB.

I Application filed May 24,

My invention relates to an improvement in garment hangers, in which a plurality of 1 garments may be quickly and efliciently sus pended in a closet or other place found de- 5 sirable.

It is an object of my invention to provide a device consisting of a plurality of parts, certain of which may be extended when the .device is in use, and collapsed when it is out of use, thereby making it possible to store the same in a small space.

A further object of my invention is to provide an improved device for suspending one or more pairs of trousers, a coat, andalso various feminine garments.

It is also an object of my invention to provide a garment hanger combined with a means for suspending the same, such means preferably taking the shape of a hook, which hook, when the device is in use, may be swung above said device, and when out of use may be swung below and inside thereof.

It is also an object of my invention to provide' the coat hanger part of my device with one or more extension or side members, whereby the length of said coat hanger may be increased.

A still further object ofmy invention is to provide a device in which a pair of end pieces is provided with a means whereby a womans skirt may be suspended, and also with a set of spring clamps tosuspend one or more pairs of trousers. V v v More specifically, it is an object of myinvention toprovide a garment hanger combined in which a top member is provided with one or more side members in order that said top member may be lengthened, and two end pieces adapted to embrace a lower intermediate member, which member is adapted to coact with one or more spring members, which in turn are adapted to hold in place a plurality of pairs of trousers, It is also within the province of my invention to pro- .vide said end pieces with means whereby a womans skirt may be supported.

It is also an object of my invention to provide a device which is simple in construction, efficient. in operation, inexpensve to manufacture, and incapable of being easily gotten out of'orden. I 7

Further objects of my invention, and the advantages thereof will become apparent as the description thereof proceeds.

Reference is had to the accompanying drawings-in which similar reference char- 1924. Serial No. 715,548..

acters denote similar parts. In the draw- 1ngs: s

Fig. 1 is a top view of my device with the side members shown in retarded position,

Fig. 2 is a side view of my invention, the various parts being shown collapsed and ready for storing,

Fig. 3 is a view similar to Fig. 2, but on a somewhat smaller scale, showing the device extended and ready for use, said view being taken on the opposite side of Fig.2,

Fig. 4 is a bottom plan. view of Fig. 2, the spring clamps being shown as sprung away from the end pieces, preparatory to clamping the plurality of pairs of trousers in place,

and

Fig. 5 is an end view of my device on an enlarged scale from that shown in the remainingfigures.

Describing my device more in detail, a top member 1, made out of suitable material,

such for example,.either sheet material or wire, is provided with a pair of depending end pieces or members 13, which end pieces may be made integral with said'top member 1 or secured thereto in any desired manner. Between the end pieces 13, and embraced thereby, is positioned an intermediate member 8, which may be made integral with said end pieces or secured thereto in any desired manner, such, for example, as by the riveted portions 12.

A pair of spring members or clamps .7 and- 7 are hinged to the end pieces 13 by loops 9 or any other suitable means. The other ends of said'clamps are cut away to provide lock members 11, to engage with key hole slots be provided for locking said clamps in place.

As shown in Fig. 4, the clamps 7 and 7' I are hinged at opposite ends, though it is clear that, if desired, they maybe hinged on the same end pieces. Said clamps provide a means for clamping the trousers in place.

The intermediate member 8 is shown of a somewhat greater width than the spring clamps 7 and 7 in order to secure the trousers more securely in place, though they may be made of the same width as said clamps if desired.

As will be understood, the top member 1 is with cut portions 5 and 5', which cut por-' to be used for hanging a mans coat or a "and when out of use it is swung into the attaching member 4, which member is bent at right angles to fornra hook 3, which functions as a means for supporting my garment hanger combined. It is obvious that,'if desired, other means for suspendmg my device may be provided, and I do not propose to limit myself to the exact form shown and described.

hen the device is in use, the hook 3 is swung into the position shown in Fig. 3,

position shown in Fig. 2.

To provide a means for suspending the skirt of a womans dress, the end pieces 13 are provided with cut-away portions 6, which are adapted to receive the loops with which such a garment is ordinarily provided. It is clear, however, that I do not desire to limit myself tosuch cut-away portions, as in practicethe well-known form of spring clamps or other means may be substituted therefor.

In use, the clamps 7 and 7" are swung out from the slots 10' and'away from the inter mediate member 8. It takes but a moment to place the trousers between the clamps and the intermediate member 8, or if such intermediate member is omitted, between such clamps, after which they are locked in position by means of the portions 11 and the slots 10.

' By extendingthe sine members 2 and 2,

a coat of any sort may be suspended; and, if desired, a womans skirt may be suspended by means of the cut-away portions 6, after which the hook 8 may be swung above the top member 1 and the garments suspended in any place found desirable; 7

It will thus be seen that I have provided a device which is simple in form, easy'and iner'zpensive to construct, and of a very useful character. I

It is obvious that my device may be modified throughout a wide range, and I there fore do not desire to be limited to the exact details of construction shown and described.

VJ hat I claim as my invention, and what I desire to be protected by Letters Patent is:

1. In a device of the class described, in combination, a top member, end pieces depending therefrom, a lower member positioned between said end pieces and em for suspen'diiig a braced thereby, said end pieces being provided with cut-away portions functioning to support the loops of a garment, and a hock pivotally mounted upon said top member, the pivot of said hook being at right angles thereto, whereby said hook may be swung above said top member, when the .device is in use, and below said top memher and between said end pieces, when the device is out of use.

2. In a device of the class described, in combination, a top member, endpieces de pending therefrom, said end pieces being provided with means for suspending agar ment, a lower member extending between said end pieces and embraced thereby, and means for supporting said device, which means is adapted to be extended above said device or folded downwardly and positioned below said top member andbetween said end pieces.

8. In a device of the class described, in combination, a top member, flat end pieces de; pending therefrom, said end pieces being provided with cut-away portionsfor suspending a garment by 'lGdDS of its loops, and a hook pivotally mounted upon said top member, said hook, when the device is in use being ada said top member, and when said device is out of use being adapted to be positioned below said top member. V

l. In a garment hanger, in combination,

ted to be positioned above" atop member provided with a cut-away por pended therefrom, at least one side member associated with" said top member and adapted to slide thereon, an'intermediate member associated with said end pieces, and apair of clamping members associated with-said end pieces and adapted toco-act with said intermediate member to clamp a plurality of pairs of trousers therebetween.

5. In agarment hanger, incombination, a top member, means associated therewith wl'iereby the length'of said top memberfmay be'increased, end pieces de'pendingfrom said top member, said endpieces "beingprovided with one or more cut-away portions, garment, an' intermediate member belo-ivsai'd top membe and posi 'tion'ed between said end pieces', and a pair of spring clamping membersassociated with said end pieces and adapted to c'eactwith 'whereby one or more garmentsmay be sussaid intermediate member for clamping plurality of pairs of trousers therebetween.

HARRY GIBSON, 

